NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Newport News Police Department is searching for a person of interest after a shooting in the area of Huber Road and Jefferson Avenue left a man dead Wednesday evening.

William Trolenberg (Photo: Deer Park Dental)

The call came in at 5:15 p.m.

Officers arrived at the scene to find the man, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, right outside his vehicle in the parking lot outside Deer Park Dental. Medics took him to a local hospital for treatment.

Officials confirmed to News 3 that the victim, identified as 65-year-old William Trolenberg of Hampton, has died. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

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If you can identify this man, call the Newport News Police Department or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).

The investigation remains ongoing.

In response to the homicide, the Newport News Police Department held a prayer walk at 3 p.m. Thursday. The walk started with a prayer in the rear parking lot of the dentist office, located at 11318 Jefferson Avenue.

This story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.